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Mike Wiston, CEO of MowPod, shares his journey from being a self-proclaimed 'total mess up' to becoming a successful entrepreneur. He discusses the importance of understanding every aspect of a business and the value of hands-on experience. Mike highlights the role of AI in podcast audience growth and the necessity of a strong organic growth strategy before implementing paid strategies.

He emphasizes the power of Facebook groups for building a community, his love for live events, and the significance of conversation and relationships in business. Mike and Eric delve into the importance of building relationships and having conversations in networking and entrepreneurship. They stress the value of understanding others, connecting with them, and approaching conversations without expectations.

They also discuss podcasting, covering the role of video in podcasting and the importance of having a clear goal and strategy for monetization. They underscore the significance of testing, staying organized, and seeking support from others in the entrepreneurial journey. Additionally, they mention the podcasting scene in Japan and the challenges of monetization in the Asian market.

Takeaways:

• Understanding every aspect of a business is crucial for effective leadership.
• A strong organic growth strategy is essential before implementing paid strategies.
• Facebook groups can be a powerful tool for building a community and driving engagement.
• Live events provide opportunities for networking and building relationships.
• Conversation and relationships play a vital role in business success.
• Building relationships and having conversations are crucial in networking and entrepreneurship.
• Understanding others and connecting with them is more important than pushing your own product or agenda.
• Having a clear goal and strategy for monetization is essential in podcasting.
• Testing, staying organized, and seeking support from others are key to success in entrepreneurship.
• The podcasting scene in Japan faces challenges in monetization.

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